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I just wanted to know can overdose on caffeine pills lead to heart failure?

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Dr. Robert Henson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Probably not: probably not acute; chronic use of strong stimulants such as amphetamines can cause heart failure.

Answered 5/21/2014

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